Looking at the Bright Side: 10 Positive Effects of the Pandemic
COVID-19 has already led to profound changes — many are here to stay.
Colombia’s Iván Duque Gambles On Reopening
The president has earned plaudits for his handling of COVID-19. But restarting the economy brings both health and political risks.
AQ Podcast: Grading Iván Duque’s Pandemic Politics
The coronavirus has provided the president an opportunity to stand on his own, says political analyst Laura Gil.
Trump, Venezuela and the ELN: The Geopolitics of Peace in Colombia
The ELN has become an increasingly binational insurgency, with major political implications for the region.
How Tourism Can Jumpstart Colombia’s Economy
“We are in a very difficult moment fighting for the future of our industry.”
What Colombia’s Record Says About COVID-19 Testing
Colombia’s coronavirus czar on the government’s containment strategy – and what it will take to stay safe as the economy reopens.
Colombia Needs to Think Bigger to Escape Crisis
Fighting this crisis will take big structural reforms. The fiscal balance must take a back seat.
AQ Podcast: Colombia and Peru’s Struggle to Protect Venezuelans
Advocates on the ground say the pandemic is leaving migrants vulnerable not just to infection, but to xenophobia and hunger too.
Colombia’s Migration Czar: The Goal Is “Total Inclusion” for Venezuelans
An interview with Felipe Muñoz, the Colombian president’s special adviser for the Venezuelan border.
Colombia Is Finally Turning the Corner on Its Coca Problem
Manual eradication and seizures are helping reverse a years-long increase in coca cultivation.
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The Next Frontier in Latin America’s Anti-Corruption Drive
This article is adapted from AQ’s latest issue on Latin America’s anti-corruption movement. It is hard to overstate the importance of international collaboration for investigating corruption in Latin America. Simply put, operations like Brazil’s Lava Jato would probably not have existed without the information and technical assistance provided by the U.S. or Switzerland—in particular, the sharing … Read more The Next Frontier in Latin America’s Anti-Corruption Drive
Why Duque’s Call for National Unity May Be Destined to Fail
Colombia’s president hopes to rally the country around his legislative agenda. But first, he’ll need to compromise.
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Why Colombia’s President Should Change Course on Venezuela
Iván Duque still has room to lead on the Venezuelan crisis. But political pressures and alignment with the U.S. will make a course correction difficult.
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Colombia’s Finances Are Strained. Is Privatization the Next Step?
Venezuelan migration has placed additional pressure on President Iván Duque’s economic team.
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Three Lessons From the Petro-Uribe Spat
Colombia’s senate floor is the backdrop for a duel between the former president and the opposition leader. That is good news.